Pepe could join José Mourinho's staff at Real Madrid, say reports

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·8 June 2026

Pepe could join José Mourinho's staff at Real Madrid, say reports

Pepe could return to Real Madrid to join José Mourinho’s coaching staff, according to Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon. The former Portuguese centre-back, 43, is reportedly well placed to take on his first experience as an assistant coach, and at Real Madrid no less.

Pepe knows the club well. The former defender spent 10 seasons with the Spanish side (2007-2017), during which he won, among other trophies, 3 Champions Leagues. During that spell, he was coached by José Mourinho between 2010 and 2013.